[ENG/ESP] My backyard was bathed in sunlight with the annual arrival of the araguaney.
A great week is beginning, and before I get back to my tasks, I just have to wish you all the very best as well. My week is packed with commitments—the kind that bring new challenges and learning opportunities—but today I want to take a moment to tell you about something that filled me with joy and made my Sunday truly special: my araguaney tree has bloomed in all its glory.
Una buena semana comienza, y antes de seguir con mis tareas no puedo dejar de desearles que a ustedes también les vaya muy bien. La mía viene cargada de compromisos, de esos que traen nuevos retos y aprendizajes, pero hoy quiero detenerme un momento para contarles algo que me llenó de alegría y que hizo que mi domingo fuera realmente especial; mi araguaney floreció en toda su plenitud.
For those unfamiliar with this tree, the araguaney is Venezuela’s national tree, a symbol of strength, resilience, and beauty. It is a tree that, no matter how severe the drought, always finds a way to bloom. It typically blooms in May, when the first rains begin, as if nature were giving it the signal to awaken. This year, however, the rains were slow in coming; the drought was longer and more intense than usual. It has only been raining intermittently for the past week, but it has been enough for many of Margarita’s mountains to be covered in that vibrant yellow that heralds the arrival of the araguaney.
Para quienes no conocen este árbol, el araguaney es el árbol nacional de Venezuela, símbolo de fuerza, resistencia y belleza. Es un árbol que, por más dura que sea la sequía, siempre encuentra la manera de florecer. Su floración suele llegar en mayo, cuando comienzan las primeras lluvias, como si la naturaleza le diera la señal para despertar. Este año, sin embargo, las lluvias se hicieron esperar; la sequía fue más larga y más intensa de lo habitual. Apenas desde hace una semana llueve de forma intermitente, pero ha sido suficiente para que muchas montañas de Margarita se cubran de ese amarillo vibrante que anuncia la llegada del araguaney.
I am fortunate enough to experience this firsthand, because one of those trees lives right in my backyard. Throughout the year, it remains full of leaves, offering shade and movement, but between March and April, when it hardly rains, it begins to lose them little by little until it is completely bare. Only its dry, still branches remain, as if it were asleep. But at the tips, small buds begin to appear, patiently waiting for the first rain to awaken.
Yo tengo la fortuna de vivir esa experiencia muy de cerca, porque uno de esos árboles vive conmigo en mi patio. Durante todo el año permanece lleno de hojas, ofreciendo sombra y movimiento, pero entre marzo y abril, cuando casi no llueve, comienza a perderlas poco a poco hasta quedar completamente desnudo. Solo quedan sus ramas secas, quietas, como si estuviera dormido. Pero en las puntas empiezan a aparecer unos pequeños botones que esperan pacientemente la primera lluvia para despertar.
And when that first drop falls, the magic begins. The buds swell, slowly opening, and the tree begins to turn yellow. It’s a process that’s truly moving, because every day you can see a change, a new glow.
Y cuando cae esa primera gota, comienza la magia. Los botones se hinchan, se abren lentamente, y el árbol empieza a tornarse amarillo. Es un proceso que emociona, porque cada día se nota un cambio, un brillo nuevo.
Until, all of a sudden, the entire tree is cloaked in a deep, radiant, almost luminous yellow. It’s as if, in the midst of cloudy days, the sun had decided to settle upon it.
Hasta que, de un momento a otro, el árbol entero se viste de un amarillo intenso, radiante, casi luminoso. Es como si, en medio de los días nublados, el sol decidiera posarse sobre él.
That burst of color lasts only a few days, because then the flowers begin to fall gently, forming a golden carpet on the ground. Then new leaf buds appear, which will quietly accompany it for a whole year, until the next blooming.
Esa explosión de color dura solo unos días, porque luego las flores comienzan a caer suavemente, formando una alfombra dorada en el suelo. Entonces aparecen los nuevos brotes de hojas que lo acompañarán silenciosamente durante un año entero, hasta la próxima floración.
This is the third year my araguaney has bloomed, and each time it does so with greater vigor and beauty. My neighbors already know it; many stop by for coffee and to take pictures of it, because it really is a sight to behold. I feel happy and grateful to have it at home, to watch it grow, and to share it with those who appreciate it.
Last year, after blooming, the tree produced seed heads. I managed to pick one before it opened and scattered in the wind. I gave it to a neighbor, and they planted it; it’s still small, but our hope is that, over time, we’ll be able to share more araguaney trees with anyone who wants one in their yard. Our street is named “Araguaney,” and paradoxically, there’s only one—mine. We want to change that, even though we know it’s a slow process. Trees have their own rhythm, and they just ask for patience.
Dear friends, I couldn’t resist sharing with you the joy that my araguaney’s blooming brought me. I hope you enjoyed the photos I took to show you this little bit of the happiness we share at home.
Este es el tercer año que mi araguaney florece, y cada vez lo hace con más fuerza y más belleza. Mis vecinos ya lo conocen; muchos pasan a tomar café y a fotografiarlo, porque realmente es un espectáculo. Yo me siento feliz y agradecida de tenerlo en casa, de verlo crecer y de compartirlo con quienes lo aprecian.
El año pasado, después de la floración, el árbol dio espigas con semillas. Logré tomar una antes de que se abriera y se dispersara con el viento. Se la regalé a un vecino y la sembró; aún está pequeña, pero nuestra idea es que, con el tiempo, podamos repartir más araguaneyes entre quienes quieran tener uno en su patio. Nuestra calle lleva por nombre “Araguaney”, y paradójicamente solo existe uno; el mío. Queremos cambiar eso, aunque sabemos que es un proceso lento. Los árboles tienen su propio ritmo, y solo piden paciencia.
Queridos hivers, no podía dejar de compartir con ustedes la emoción que me regaló la floración de mi araguaney. Espero que hayan disfrutado las fotografías que tomé para mostrarles este pedacito de la alegría, que compartimos en casa.
I hope you have a great week.
I'll see you in my next posts, where I'll keep sharing snippets of my daily life.
See you soon.
Bye.
Les deseo una semana genial.
Nos veremos en próximas publicaciones, donde seguiré compartiendo fragmentos de mi día a día.
Hasta pronto.
Chao.
The photos were taken with a Redmi Note 13
Translated with DeepeL
Photos was made with Inshot
Gif was made with Freeconvert
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Wowwww, its vibrant color is seriously so good to the eyes. Its color scream peace and love, it is a beautiful tree that when in full bloom, it become the yellow version of cherry blossoms. I have no other word for it but BEAUTIFUL.
That’s exactly how I feel every time I look at it. There’s something magical about that intense yellow—it’s as if it lights up everything around it. When it blooms like this, you can’t help but pause for a moment in silence, simply enjoying its beauty. It’s a tree that touches the soul, and yes… it’s beautiful, in every sense of the word.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful week. 🌹🌷🪷🌻🌸🥀💮🏵️🪻🌺🍀
Wow! that was a very beautiful that your tree flowers are in perfect full bloom. How nice to wake up and saw this view in the morning.
Oh yes, it’s wonderful to wake up and see that vibrant yellow. Every morning I look at it from the window and feel like the day is starting with a gift. This year it’s blooming like never before, and it truly lifts my spirits.
Have a great week 🌹🌷🪷🌻🌸🥀💮🏵️🪻🌺🍀
Que bello, eso es todo un espectáculo, es una absoluta bendición, Que Dios conserve siempre tan hermoso tu árbol, orgullosamente uno de nuestros símbolos patrios naturales.
Qué bonito leer tus palabras. Este árbol siempre ha sido un regalo para nosotros, pero verlo así, tan lleno de vida, hace que uno valore aún más lo que representa para todos.
Gracias por pasar, feliz semana 🌹🌷🪷🌻🌸🥀💮🏵️🪻🌺🍀
Cuán sensible lo que nos cuentas....
¡Recibe un fuerte abrazo!
Gracias @roswelborges, amo mucho la naturaleza por su sencillez y belleza.
Feliz semana 🌹🌷🪷🌻🌸🥀💮🏵️🪻🌺🍀